Maurice Rose
Home Town: Denver, Colorado
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 86 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Maurice Rose (0-8439), Major General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 3d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces from 6 to 9 September 1944. Major General Rose’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.